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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,972.31, 997,746.15 and 417,043.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,972.31, 997,746.15 and 417,043.27 is: 575,545.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,972.31 : 997,746.15 = 417,043.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,972.31/997,746.15 = 417,043.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,972.31x = 997,746.15 × 417,043.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,972.31x = 416,103,317,025.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,103,317,025.91/722,972.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,545.30

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